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Strategic Comms & PR Specialist | Storytelling • Thought Leadership • Crisis Readiness • Digital Growth | 10+ Yrs Experience

About

I craft stories that strengthen reputations, build trust, and drive measurable growth. With 10+ years in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, and Social Media, I’ve helped global technology and fintech brands cut through noise and earn credibility in competitive markets. My approach blends earned media, thought leadership, crisis readiness, and digital storytelling — so that a brand’s story becomes its growth strategy. Career Highlights: 📈 Scaled Liminal’s LinkedIn community from 3k → 84k followers organically, with engagement rates above industry benchmarks 📰 Secured 250+ Tier-1 media placements across Economic Times, TechCrunch, CoinDesk, and more ✉️ Launched a newsletter that grew to 24k+ subscribers in 6 months, boosting inbound visibility ⚡ Cut PR crisis response time by 70% with a company-wide playbook and spokesperson training 📸 Expanded Leica Cameras’ premium footprint in India, driving high-impact launches, influencer collaborations, and cultural positioning I believe brands don’t need louder voices — they need sharper narratives. That’s why my work sits at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution: whether it’s building thought leadership engines for founders, rolling out global PR programs, or designing content ecosystems that connect with audiences. Explore my portfolio here: https://bit.ly/Portfolio_Akansha 📩 Reach me at akansha.ak.sharma@gmail.com 🤝 Let’s connect if you’re looking to amplify your brand’s voice, expand reach, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

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grok

kimi

notion

Work experience

Marketing Manager at Recykal.com, Nov 2025 - Present · 11 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Senior Manager - PR & Communications at Liminal - Custody Solutions, Apr 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, - Lead PR engagements across diverse geographies, including India, Singapore, Indonesia, UK, and the Middle East. - Scout and secure speakership opportunities for webinars, podcasts, social events, and participation in awards, events, and conferences on a global scale. - Manage the official LinkedIn page and coordinate with the design team for social media creatives. Oversee and execute engaging webinars and LinkedIn Lives.

Manager- PR and Events at Liminal - Custody Solutions, Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr

Public Relations Manager at OroPocket, Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo, New Delhi, Delhi, India, - Directed PR engagements for OroPocket and UniFarm across India. - Orchestrated influencer engagement, event organization, and participation in awards, events, and conferences. - Actively involved in investor forums, grants, and accelerator program applications.

Public Relations Manager at UniFarm, Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo, Remote, - Directed PR engagements for fintech (OroPocket) and crypto/blockchain (UniFarm) brands across India and international markets. - Orchestrated influencer engagement, event organization, and participation in awards, events, and conferences. - Actively involved in investor forums, grants, and accelerator program applications.

Associate Director PR at MediaCorridors- Public Relations(PR) Agency, Oct 2020 - Jul 2021 · 10 mos, Greater Delhi Area, - Managed strategic communications for clients in deep tech, consumer tech, startups, MSMEs, AgriTech, and EdTech. - Led strategy planning, client servicing, team management, and exclusive interactions with key media. - Orchestrated social media marketing campaign planning and management.

PR Manager at MediaCorridors- Public Relations(PR) Agency, Oct 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo, New Delhi, Delhi, India, - Oversee day-to-day activities for teams working on diverse sectors including Deep Tech, Consumer Tech, Startups, MSMEs, AgriTech, and EdTech. - Executed storyboarding, pitching to various publications, and content generation.

Education

Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism and Mass Communication, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies